Malaysia Oversight
Azalina explains why Adam Radlan freed by court in Jana Wibawa case

Azalina explains why Adam Radlan freed by court in Jana Wibawa case

Segambut Bersatu deputy chief Adam Radlan Adam Muhammad was acquitted of 12 corruption and money laundering charges in August after…
Bersatu suspension followed vote-buying claim, says Wan Fayhsal

Bersatu suspension followed vote-buying claim, says Wan Fayhsal

Machang MP Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal said that he reported the alleged vote-buying attempt through internal party channels…
Ebit Lew, staff used phone number registered in wife’s name, court hears

Expert helped to analyse data in pen drive, cop tells Ebit Lew’s trial

Preacher Ebit Irawan Ibrahim Lew, or Ebit Lew, faces 11 charges, including insulting the modesty of a woman by sending…
AGC says Shafie could be held in contempt of court over Zara remarks

Seized i-Serve assets released last year, says AGC

The AGC said police seized an estimated RM7.1 million in assets linked to i-Serve Online Mall Sdn Bhd and related…
Fed loans only for development, not operating expenses, says minister

Fed loans only for development, not operating expenses, says minister

Finance minister II Amir Hamzah Azizan said the fiscal deficit rate has consistently decreased every year from 6.4% in 2021…
Govt to tread carefully in FAM probe to avoid Fifa suspension

Govt to tread carefully in FAM probe to avoid Fifa suspension

Youth and sports minister Hannah Yeoh said the findings of an independent panel probing allegations that falsified documents were submitted…
Naza Wheels fails in bid to appeal over breach of contract

Naza Wheels fails in bid to appeal over breach of contract

The Court of Appeal had in July ordered damages to be assessed against Naza Wheels for wrongfully terminating its contract…
Cops on hunt for Namewee after woman’s death classified as murder

Cops on hunt for Namewee after woman’s death classified as murder

Controversial singer Wee Meng Chee, better known as Namewee, was charged with drug possession and consumption last month. (Instagram pic)…
Dick Cheney, powerful former US veep who pushed for Iraq war, dies

Dick Cheney, powerful former US veep who pushed for Iraq war, dies

Dick Cheney died Monday night from complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease. (Reuters pic) WASHINGTON: Dick Cheney, a…
RM20.8bil recovered from 3 banks over 1MDB, says finance ministry

Ex-Goldman, Rothschild banker stands trial to appeal 1MDB fine

1MDB was originally intended as a development fund to finance big infrastructure projects and spur economic growth in Malaysia. (Reuters…
Warzone apologises after incident involving minors at press conference

Warzone apologises after incident involving minors at press conference

Warzone’s Yusuf Azmi acknowledged that the incident had sparked public concern and perceptions of bullying, particularly at a time when…
AGC files notice of appeal over Chegubard’s acquittal

AGC files notice of appeal over Chegubard’s acquittal

The sessions court had acquitted Badrul Hisham Shaharin of defaming the king after ruling that the prosecution had failed to…
Address gaps in permanent parliamentary committee proposal, MPs told

Dewan Rakyat passes 2026 supply bill

Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul announced that 120 MPs voted in favour of the bill, 67 against it, and 35…
Cave-in reported on Penang’s Jalan Dato Ismail Hashim

Cave-in reported on Penang’s Jalan Dato Ismail Hashim

A team from the Penang public works department and Bayan Lepas assemblyman Azrul Mahathir Aziz (in blue) at the site…
Integrity commission to probe FAM naturalised players case

Integrity commission to probe FAM naturalised players case

Last month, Fifa said FAM submitted falsified documents to confirm the players’ eligibility before Malaysia’s 2027 Asian Cup qualifier against…
Year 4 pupil dies after being found unconscious at Seremban school

AGC gives cops new orders in probe into Seremban pupil’s death

Negeri Sembilan police chief Alzafny Ahmad said updates on the investigation would be provided once further instructions were received from…
TMJ’s connections helped bust smuggling ring, says MACC

Fifa misapplied its rules when sanctioning 7 Harimau Malaya players, claims TMJ

The Tunku Mahkota Johor, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, said he would support the players’ fight ‘at all cost till the…
Get S’pore to review death penalty laws, UN members told

Singapore to cane scammers as billions lost in financial crimes

Singapore’s police and central bank have worked with major retail banks since 2022 to distinguish scams from legitimate transactions. (AFP…
FB user apologises to minister over pondok schools closure allegation

FB user apologises to minister over pondok schools closure allegation

Facebook user Hafiz Sahidi posted a public apology to religious affairs minister Na’im Mokhtar and hoped no financial or legal…
Asean draws founding BRICS leaders in show of Global South unity

Malaysia content with being BRICS ‘partner country’ for now

BRICS is a group comprising 11 countries – Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab…
More funds for non-Muslim faiths in Sabah under GRS, says PBS man

More funds for non-Muslim faiths in Sabah under GRS, says PBS man

The Sabah government led by chief minister Hajiji Noor allocated RM70 million to non-Muslim houses of worship and Chinese schools…
Renew driving licence or risk losing RON95 subsidy, says Loke

Additional BUDI95 petrol for e-hailing drivers to be given in phases

The additional allocation of subsidised RON95 petrol for e-hailing drivers will be activated in the middle of each month. PETALING…
Court upholds trader’s 10-year jail sentence for putting wife in coma

Court upholds trader’s 10-year jail sentence for putting wife in coma

Last December, the Johor Bahru sessions court sentenced Rosmaini Abd Raof to 10 years’ imprisonment for putting his third wife…
Jilted lover gets death penalty for woman’s murder

Jilted lover gets death penalty for woman’s murder

The Court of Appeal has sentenced Nur Hussein Salleh, 42, to death for the murder of Hamidah Abdul Rahman at…
PM defends decision to invite Trump to Asean Summit

Anwar rejects calls to quit over trade pact, saying ‘enough is enough’

Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad told a press conference yesterday that Anwar Ibrahim and his Cabinet should take responsibility…
War Zone championship ‘not approved’ by sports ministry

Hannah slams War Zone championship organisers for using child in apology

The War Zone championship, scheduled to take place on Dec 6 and 7, drew public attention after several video clips…
Umno hasn’t discussed KJ’s potential return, says Zahid

Umno hasn’t discussed KJ’s potential return, says Zahid

Former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin had been critical of party president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi prior to his sacking in…
High Court grants Ilham Tower leave to challenge MACC seizure

High Court grants Ilham Tower leave to challenge MACC seizure

The High Court has granted an ad interim stay until Dec 1 to prevent MACC from forfeiting Ilham Tower pending…